The 15 Best Walking & Bike Tours in Santiago

1.Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 459 reviews · 3 hours · from $25Our pick

Spend three hours walking from Palacio de la Moneda through Santiago’s historic center, Plaza de Armas, Bellas Artes, Santa Lucia Hill, Lastarria, and Bellavista. Guide Eugenio leads in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, with clear history, local advice, bottled water, and a finish at Patio Bellavista.

“Eugenio was an amazing guide. I would really recommend others to book the same trip. He has some interesting facts that kept me excited the whole way through. And he was ready to answer all the little silly questions we may come up with. And he is also a good photographer;)”

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2.Santiago Half-Day Walking Tour with Hotel Pick up & Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 148 reviews · 5 hours · from $48

Spend five hours exploring Santiago by air-conditioned van and on foot with an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide. Antonio, Tephi, Mauricio, and others have led recent departures. Expect city views, markets, local snacks, Cathedral and La Moneda visits, Santa Lucia Hill, and flexible drop-off choices.

“Franco was an excellent guide; knowledgeable, funny and customer oriented. Highly recommend Franco as a guide.”

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3.Markets Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 107 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Join a small group of up to 10 for an easy ride through Bellavista, Parque Forestal, and Santiago’s markets. Bilingual guides such as Isabella, Marti, Diego, and Felipe share city history, street art, food tips, and local customs. Your $45 includes a bike, helmet, water, sunscreen, sopaipilla, and fresh juice.

“Lovely bike tour through Santiago and to the market. Tour guide Marti was so great! We had a wonderful time!”

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4.Santiago De Chile: Private Custom Walking tour with A Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 88 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $36

Set your own pace on a private Santiago walking tour with a local guide such as David, Davide, or Martin. Choose historic squares, monuments, museums, San Cristobal Hill, lively neighborhoods, and local transport. Tours run from 2 to 8 hours, with hotel pickup in central Santiago and help arranging attraction tickets.

“It was such an immersive experience very thorough and hit all the things we wanted to see. if you are visiting Santiago this is a must!”

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5.2-Hour Walking Tour of Yungay The Coolest Neighborhood in Chile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Walk from Quinta Normal to Concha y Toro with a guide such as MJ or Pedro, stopping at the Museum of Memory, Plaza Yungay, Palacio Álamos, Plaza Brasil, and more. Expect architecture, murals, social history, and local stories rather than a long museum visit. The tour starts at 3 pm and ends near República Metro.

“MJ is a first rate story teller and a personable guide. The area in question is the heart of a vital part of Santiago. As this is a my second visit I found it allowed me to see the “real” city”

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6.Santiago de Chile Private Walking Tour-5 Hours with Hotel Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend five hours with a private guide such as Pablo, Julio, Sofia, or Eduardo, walking Santiago’s historic center and bohemian districts. You’ll use public transport like a local, visit La Moneda, Santa Lucia Hill, Plaza de Armas, the Central Market, Lastarria, and Bellavista, and sample a Chilean empanada. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but lunch and transport costs are not.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable about Santiago and its history which he shared with during our walk”

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7.Highlights, Parks and Politics Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 75 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Cycle through Forestal and Bustamante Parks, downtown bike lanes, GAM, and Palacio de La Moneda with a bilingual guide. Guides such as Isabella, Valentina, Juan Pablo, and Camille bring Chile’s political and social story to life. The route is mostly flat, with cruiser bikes, water, sunscreen, and gelato included.

“Was Amazing! Our guide Ales was the best! We had so much fun touring around with the bikes and we were amazed by the history class that she gave us!”

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8.City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 51 reviews · 3h 30m · from $45

Explore Santiago by van and on foot with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Visit Santa Lucia Hill, La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, Bellavista, and Bicentenario Park, then see the city’s modern Sanhattan district. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and a lapis lazuli shop visit are included.

“Fantastic! Our guide, JP, was incredible as well as the driver, Tomas. Very knowledgeable and provided great information. JP’s English was impressive.”

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9.Santiago Center Cultural Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $88

Ride from Providencia through Bellavista, Patronato, central markets, Plaza de Armas, La Moneda, Lastarria, and back. Guides such as Claudio, Agustin, Baltazar, Sebastian, and Jenni lead a mostly easy, flat route of about 25 kilometers. Expect bike paths, sidewalks, short road sections, crowds, and plenty of stops.

“Tomas was a great knowledgeable tour guide. We saw a lot of Santiago during the bike ride. Bikes were quality as well.”

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10.Private Full-Day Bike Tour of Santiago Cultural 5-6 hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $149

Ride through Santiago with a private guide such as Tomas, Jaime, Balthazar, or Jenni, depending on availability. You’ll cover Bellavista, Plaza de Armas, La Moneda, Central Market, Lastarria, Providencia, and San Cristobal on a Trek or Mongoose mountain bike. Expect about six hours of riding, city traffic, a juice stop, and optional museum and hill visits.

“Took tour with our teens. Knowledgeable friendly guide. Lots of sights and historical background. Bring water and snacks. Amazing views and off-path things to see in Santiago.”

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11.Santiago Evening Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $88

Start in Providencia at 7:30 pm with a private guide and mountain bike, then ride through parks, historic squares, La Moneda, Central Market, Lastarria, Bellavista, and Pablo Neruda’s La Chascona. Guides such as Tomás, Jenni, Andrés, and Balthazar add local history and practical tips. The tour ends at Plaza de la Aviación.

“Good communication before the start, our guide , Balthazar, was extremely flexible to our needs and gave us a vibrant and positive view of Santiago - we saw beautiful parks and beautiful views over the city. A good bike ride with positive informative commentary.”

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12.Santiago Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend 2 to 6 hours walking Santiago with a private Lokafyer who shapes the route around your interests. Your host may focus on history, markets, food, architecture, politics, or daily life. Hotel pickup is available in central Santiago, and guides such as Sebastian, Maria, Cristobal, and Vicente have led past tours.

“We had a great time. Maria was the perfect guide, very knowledgeable and passionate about her city! We learnt a lot. Highly recommended”

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13.Private San Cristobal Hill & Metropolitan Park Santiago Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Cycle from Providencia through Parque Bicentenario, up San Cristóbal Hill, and back through Vitacura and Providencia. Your private guide, such as Tomás, Agustín, Jaime, Jenni, or Baltazar, adjusts the pace to your group. Bikes, helmets, gloves, water, and an emergency kit are included.

“Our guide for our ride today was Baltazar. He was terrific. Not only did he take us on a fabulous bike ride but he also knew much about the history and the city. He made the guide very memorable and enjoyable.”

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14.Private San Cristobal Hill Mountain Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $138

Meet Huaso Tours in Providencia for a three-hour ride on San Cristobal Hill. You’ll use a hard-tail mountain bike, helmet, gloves, and water while guides such as Francisco or Balthazar adjust the route to your ability. Expect city views, gravel and dirt trails, the hilltop sanctuary, Bicentennial Park, and Sculpture Park.

“Beautiful bike ride - got to see some really cool parts of Santiago. But I definitely was not skilled enough for this tour/ the mountain biking part was difficult; however, Balthazar was super accommodating and helped me find a route down the mountain! Note that this tour will require biking up the hill which was hard but the views were worth it.”

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15.Must-See Sites Walking Tour With A Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Spend two hours walking central Santiago from La Moneda to Bellavista. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide can adjust the route to your interests, covering civic landmarks, Plaza de Armas, Bellas Artes, Santa Lucia Hill, Lastarria, and Neruda’s neighborhood. Mary Jean, Maria, and Carolina are among the guides named in guest feedback.

“Enjoyed the 2 hour walking tour with Mary Jean. We had very little time in Santiago and this worked perfectly l”

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